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Upping your calorie goals and feeling guilty...

nattles90
nattles90 Posts: 21
edited December 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I changed my weightloss goals from 2 lbs. a week to 1 lb. a week. I did this because I have been ravenous and not able to keep within in the 1450 calorie goal I have been given unless I burn at least 300-400 calories everyday. Also since I have a lot less to lose now (lost 56lbs on MFP and 97 lbs in total w00t!) it isn't coming off so rapidly now anyways so I figure I don't want to starve myself.The new calorie goal MFP set for me is 1680. I feel like a cop-out..should I feel this way? Will I be able to start losing weight again? I feel like I've come to a complete stand still this past month. Any advice?

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  • H2gmom
    H2gmom Posts: 6
    Check out the group "Eat more to Weigh less". It has a lot of good information. Don't feel guilty. You are doing a great job!
  • nattles90
    nattles90 Posts: 21
    Ooo! Thank you I will surely check that out! I some guidelines- I feel as if this weight loss thing gets more complicated as get further in!
  • NaurielR
    NaurielR Posts: 426 Member
    Yeah, its okay. I did the same thing about a week ago and felt a bit guilty about it, until i realized that the increase in calories meant I could have an extra brownie a day. Then all feelings of guilt passed :)
  • nattles90
    nattles90 Posts: 21
    lmao Yea I'm definitely looking forward to a little more lee-way! Skinny-cow here I come!
  • H2gmom
    H2gmom Posts: 6
    It was hard for me to up my calories. I haven't even changed it on here yet. It all makes sense though once you read the info. But it has gotten harder for me also.
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